Harbor Freight Tools 96198 User Manual
PINTLE HOOK
96198
WITH 2" BALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product
may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pintle Hook Material Cast and Forged Steel
Maximum Trailer Weight 16,000 lb
Vertical Load Capacity 3,000 lb
Mounting Capacity 6,000 lb
Mount Holes .525" Diameter (4)
Hitch Pin 1/4"
Hitch Ball
2" with 1-1/4" Threaded
Shank
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the item
is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing
or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this document as
soon as possible.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
Assemble only according to these instruc-1.
tions. Improper assembly can create hazards.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 2.
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.3.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-4.
sembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under 5.
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Use Precautions
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-1.
dren to play with or near this item.
Use as intended only.2.
Inspect before every use; do not use if parts 3.
are loose or damaged.
Be4. aware of dynamic loading! Sudden
load movement may briey create excess
load causing product failure.
Mount to proper surface of vehicle or receiver 5.
plate with four Grade-8 bolts of proper size.
(Not included.)
Lower and latch Top Bracket (2) cautiously to 6.
prevent crushing hands.
Read trailer and coupler manuals. 7.
Use according to local Department Of Trans-8.
portation regulations.
Maintain product labels and nameplates. 9.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Hitch Pin
Spring Lock (5)
Hitch Pin (7)
Fig. 1
3. The Hitch Pin is now free to slide out from
the Hitch Pin channel.
“T” Lock Handle (4)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
This product must be mounted to a Pintle 1.
Mount (sold separately). Follow the instructions that come with the Pintle Mount.
Align holes in the Pintle Hook Base (6) to the 2.
holes in the Pintle Mount and per mounting
hole attach with one bolt, two at washers,
one spring washer, and one nut (not included) rated to a minimum of Grade-8 hardness.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer to make 3.
sure the surface the Pintle Mount is attached
to, and vehicle drive train are able to handle
the weight of the load that will be applied.
OPERATION
Check Pintle Hook for loose parts and dam-1.
age before every use.
Unlock the Hitch Pin by pulling the end of the 2.
Hitch Pin Spring Lock (5) away from the end
of the Hitch Pin and swing back out of the
way. (See Fig. 1.)
Fig. 2
4. Pull the “T” Handle upward unlocking the
Top Bracket (2), and swing the Top Bracket
upward, away from the Ball. (See Figs. 2, 3.)
Top Bracket (2)
Horn (3)
Fig. 3
5. Position the trailer’s drawbar eye (not included) over the Horn of the Pintle Hook and
lower into place. (See Fig. 3.)
Spring Lock
Chain (8)
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